go to pieces

• Expression informelle signifiant s'effondrer émotionnellement, perdre le contrôle de soi ou céder sous la pression ou le stress.

An informal expression meaning to become extremely upset, lose emotional control, or break down under stress or pressure.

1. Lose emotional controlB2informal

   To become very upset, nervous, or unable to cope with a situation.

   perdre le contrôle de soi

   • She went to pieces when she heard the bad news.
   • He completely went to pieces during the job interview.
   • Don't go to pieces over a small mistake.

2. Break down physicallyB2informal

   To fall apart or become damaged, often used for objects or structures.

   se désagréger

   • The old chair went to pieces when he sat on it.
   • The car's engine went to pieces after years of neglect.
   • The building went to pieces after the earthquake.